Armored Core 6 PVP - Having the last laugh after a killer Punch-Line

Subject AC: Punch-Line
Callsign: Five-Two
Highly customized AC designed for combat against heavily armored targets, capable of piercing even the most formidable defenses with the use of its mainstay weapon the PB-033M Ashmead Pile Bunker, when charged to its full power it provides more than enough destructive force to demolish an enemy machine on a single hit. Standard equipment also includes a compact bazooka and the heavy duty SG-027 Zimmerman Shotgun, both weapons provide enough stopping power behind their shots to bring most any target to a halt leaving them in the perfect state for a fully charged Pile Bunker to finish the job. Using a technique dubbed as 'Juggling' constantly swapping between the bazooka and shotgun keeps targets off guard and unable to predict which one will be fired and what maneuver should be used to avoid a direct hit. Later comments from the pilot state this is completely coincidentally in context to the AC's Jester themed appearance.
Five-Two is a chronic gambler, more than once tripling his debt or even worse on a bad bet. Money isn't the reason for his constant gambling however, leaving things to chance and fate are what gives his life meaning, somewhat influencing his combat style, betting it all on a single full powered strike to end a fight the moment it begins. His preference for flair over function tends to lead him to spend all his earnings on customizing his AC's appearance more than it's performance, though it seems this has hardly slowed him down.
Skill might bet luck, but what happens when your opponent has both on his side?

[@lifewithshades]

Dope bait in the end there 💥

[@keroro407]

I don't know how to say it without sounded demeaning, but your opponent's set up in this match is very basic, but in a good way.
Biped, a rifle, a bazooka, missile launcher, and a shield too
Very well balanced, and beginner friendly.

[@theramenking7237]

There's nothing wrong with calling a build basic or honest, it tells me the pilot is confident in his skills to win on fundamentals alone, he took the 2nd round from me by playing tothe strengths of his AC and kept his distance like any good kite should, he might have even won the 3rd round if my Assault Armor gamble didn't work